Macomb County
Recent News About Macomb County
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Macomb County Urges Motorists to Practice Work Zone Safety
Between state, county and local projects, there will be hundreds of work zones throughout Macomb County this year.
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STD Awareness Week is April 10-16, 2022
Did you know STD’s are at an all-time high for the 6th consecutive year in a row?
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Michigan State University Extension Adulting 101 Sessions Build Essential Life Skills
Back by popular demand, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) is offering Adulting 101 again this spring.
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Building collapse exercise helps Macomb County Technical Rescue Team prepare for emergencies
Macomb County will receive $72 million from the State of Michigan to help fund major infrastructure projects that will improve water quality and reduce the risk of future sewer collapses, sinkholes and basement flooding.
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State must take combined sewer overflows more seriously, Macomb County public works commissioner says
Reacting to a published report of a joint study conducted by Wayne State University’s Healthy Urban Waters program and the University of Florida of water samples pulled from the corridor between Lake Huron and Lake Erie, Miller said more must be done to reduce the amount of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and other compounds from getting into the water.
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Macomb County Wins Award for Green Infrastructure Project
The Macomb County Public Works Office has won the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners’ Innovation and Excellence Award for the green infrastructure retrofit of the Sterling Relief Drain.
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Sewage discharge averted in Macomb County before winter storm
The discharge of combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair from a huge retention basin was averted before and during Thursday’s winter storm because of operational changes made by the Macomb County Public Works Office.
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Up to $25,000 in assistance available for Macomb County homeowners with delinquent property taxes, other emergency housing expenses
County of Macomb Macomb County is now helping individuals wishing to apply for assistance from the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF), a federal program created through the American Rescue Plan of 2021.
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Macomb County’s Goldenberry Adult Dementia Day Center receives accreditation, becomes first program in the country with Montessori Inspired Lifestyle certification
The Macomb County Office of Senior Services, in partnership with the Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility, is pleased to announce the receipt of a Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® (MIL) accreditation for its Goldenberry facility.
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Local tree and plant sale returns with goal of increasing green canopy in Macomb County
Green Macomb and the Blue Water Conservation District have announced the return of their annual tree and plant sale, an opportunity for the public to purchase young trees, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, wildflower seed and other fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.
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Outdoor self-paced 5k event to benefit low-income residents in Macomb County facing heat-related emergencies during the winter months
Registration is now open for Macomb Community Action’s 32nd annual Walk for Warmth 2022 (W4W2022), a self-paced 5k event that supports low-income Macomb County residents in need during the winter months.
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Free tax preparation available for Macomb County veterans, income qualified individuals
Macomb County Veterans Services has partnered with Macomb Community Action and the Accounting Aid Society to offer free tax help for local veterans and low-income individuals and families through its IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
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Currently Hiring Dispatchers, Corrections Deputies, and Road Patrol
We are currently hiring Dispatchers, Corrections Deputies, and Road Patrol.
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Macomb county health department distributing free testing kits to county residents for radon action month
January is Radon Action Month and the Macomb County Health Department is encouraging area residents to include radon testing among their resolutions for a healthy new year by giving away free home testing kits.
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Ten local businesses receive $1,000 grants through Shop Local Macomb campaign
Ten local businesses have been announced as recipients of $1,000 grants from the Shop Local Macomb campaign.
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Macomb County to receive funds to develop model criminal justice reform program
Today the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 5522, a $308 million dollar bipartisan package of criminal justice initiatives.
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Free cybersecurity summit to help businesses prepare for cyber attacks
The Macomb County Chamber of Commerce and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development will host a Cybersecurity Summit on Friday, December 3 to help businesses learn the newest information around handling cyber attacks.
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Shop Local Macomb campaign returns, offers gifts cards to shoppers and $1,000 grants to retailers
The fifth annual Shop Local Macomb campaign has returned just in time for the holidays, and as always, the initiative is asking shoppers to give business to independently owned and operated establishments.
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Macomb County Announces Availability of Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines
Macomb County is announcing the availability of COVID-19 vaccination appointments for children aged 5-11.
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Macomb County inspects giant pumps to prevent basement flooding
After intense use during very heavy rainstorms last summer, the decades-old massive pumps that helped prevent basement flooding in thousands of homes in southeast Macomb County recently underwent extensive inspection to ensure they remain up to the task.